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GuruFocus vs Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
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GuruFocus
Free • From $549/yr · Web · Mobile · API
- You want the cheaper way in: plans start at $45.75/mo instead of $299/mo
- You do a lot of your research from your phone
- You care about stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, things Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) doesn't offer
Pick Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) instead if
Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)
Free • From $299/mo · Web · API
- You care about shipping & trade, something GuruFocus doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) cover a lot of the same ground (4 shared categories, including data visualizations, APIs & data feeds, and education), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. GuruFocus simply does more: 49 categories to Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)'s 5, including stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, plus a mobile app. Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Cheaper paid plan
- GuruFocus$45.75/mo vs $299/mo
- Free trial
- GuruFocus7 days
- Broader coverage
- GuruFocus49 vs 5 categories
- Mobile app
- GuruFocus
- Broker sync
- GuruFocus
- Asset coverage
- GuruFocusAdds stocks and ETFs
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $549/yr | Free • From $299/mo |
Free tier | Yes | Yes |
Free trial | 7 days | — |
Plan limits | 49 limits: Free: portfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members, Free: data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package +47 more | — |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | No |
API access | Yes | Yes |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data API, GuruFocus MCP Server +3 more | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +9 more | — |
Categories covered | 49 | 5 |
Regions | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa | North America, Europe, APAC, LatAm, Middle East, Africa |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Data partners | 5 partners: QuoteMedia, Morningstar +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 9 signals: Custom formulas, Ranking backtests +7 more | — |
Security | Status page and Encryption in transit | — |
| Try it | Visit GuruFocus | Visit Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) |
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) each do best.What GuruFocus does best
- Research coverage for global stocks with long historical financials, valuation data, charts, comparisons, market valuation indicators, economic indicators, industry data, and company-level fundamentals.
- The All-in-One Screener with hundreds of filters across fundamentals, valuation, profitability, growth, dividends, guru holdings, insider trades, predefined value screens, custom filters, saved screens, and downloads.
- ETF Screener and ETF GF Scores for filtering and comparing more than 5,000 U.S.
- Corporate and government bond screening by yield, maturity, ratings, coupon structure, outstanding amount, issuer, and industry, plus company-level bond tabs.
- Backtest screener strategies across many countries with configurable stock count, ranking metric, sort order, date range, and rebalance frequency; current membership terms give Premium the latest five years and Premium Plus/Professional history back to 2006.
What Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) does best
- Tools for exploring country, product, export, import, and trade-flow visualizations built around economic complexity data.
- Economic Complexity Index and Product Complexity Index views to compare countries, products, and structural trade patterns.
- Research coverage for global trade relationships through maps, rankings, product pages, country pages, and data explorers.
- Free visual pages for historical trade and complexity context before deciding whether paid latest-data access is needed.
- Access to the REST API with free historical data and paid tokens for latest datasets, subnational access, and larger query volumes.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsBondsMutual FundsOptionsFundsOther | Other |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersPro RetailLong-term InvestorsValue InvestorsQuality InvestorsDividend InvestorsAnalystsQuants/Developers+3 more | Not specified |
Regions | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica | North AmericaEuropeAPACLatAmMiddle EastAfrica |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and CIK | Not specified |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | End of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
Pricing sources | ExchangeVendorModel | Not specified |
Data partners | QuoteMediaMorningstarRefinitivFREDSEC / local regulators | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
API protocols | REST | REST |
API auth & delivery | Auth: APIKeySDKs: Python and GoDocs | Auth: APIKey |
Import methods | CSVBrokerOAuthManual | Not specified |
Integrations | GuruFocus Data APIGuruFocus MCP ServerGuruFocus Excel Add-inGuruFocus Google Sheets Add-onSnapTrade | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcelJSON | CSVExcelJSON |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption in transit | Not specified |
Capability signals | Custom formulasRanking backtestsUniverse builderFactors: Value, Quality, Momentum, and GrowthBroker syncMulti-currencyYield curvesCredit ratings+1 more | Not specified |
Vendor & support | GuruFocus.com, LLCCountry: United StatesFounded 2004Support: Email, Chat, Phone, and Forum | Datawheel LLCSupport: Email |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 4/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Freeportfolio limit: Up to 3 portfolios with 25 stocks each for free members · data api requests: 100/month included in the Free API package · +1 more | Free |
| Entry paid plan | $549/yr≈ $45.75/mo“Premium”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 200/month included with Premium membership · +2 more | $299/mo“Pro” |
| Tier 2 | $1398/yr≈ $116.50/mo“Premium Plus”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 500/month included with Premium Plus membership · +2 more | $1999/mo“Premium” |
| Tier 3 | $200/mo“Data API Builder”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +12 more | — |
| Tier 4 | $2448/yr≈ $204/mo“Professional”billing: Annual only · data api requests: 2,000/month included with Professional membership | — |
| Tier 5 | $2000/mo“Data API Commercial”billing: Billed annually · monthly request limit: No limit · +1 more | — |
| Top plan | $100 per unit“Data API Pay As You Go”initial top up: $100 credit · stock daily prices: $0.05/request · +16 more | — |
| Custom / enterprise | Contact sales“Custom API / Enterprise Package” | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?
GuruFocus leans toward stock ideas, screeners, and ETF screeners, while Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) puts more weight on data visualizations, APIs & data feeds, and shipping & trade. They overlap in 4 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
How much do GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) cost?
Good news: both GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) have free plans, so you can run them side by side and only pay if you hit a wall.
Can I use GuruFocus or Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) on my phone?
GuruFocus lists a dedicated mobile app, so it travels better. Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) doesn't list a dedicated mobile app; its documented access is web and API.
Do GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) have APIs?
Yes, both offer API access, so developers and quants can pull data programmatically or wire up their own integrations.
Should I choose GuruFocus or Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick GuruFocus if stock ideas and screeners matter to you; go with Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) if you'd rather have shipping & trade. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) cover?
Both cover other. GuruFocus also handles stocks, ETFs, and bonds.
Can I export data from GuruFocus and Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV and Excel), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can GuruFocus or Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) connect to my broker?
GuruFocus syncs with brokers automatically. With Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Which has a better stock screener: GuruFocus or Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?
GuruFocus has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with GuruFocus or Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC)?
GuruFocus handles portfolio tracking. Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) is really a research tool; you'd track your portfolio elsewhere.
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